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September 28, 2016
Verse For The Week: "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you." Luke 17:6
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PASTOR'S MESSAGE
Dear friends in Christ,
Serving the Lord can be tough. Maybe that's why so many are hesitant to offer themselves when service opportunities arise. The question we ask is: Lord, where will I ever get the faith to be in service to you? In
Sunday's Gospel reading when faced with the difficult challenges of ministry the disciples prayed: "Increase our faith." Then Jesus told them: "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you." In his earthly ministry, Jesus carried the punishment for our self-absorbed attitude paying for sin by His death on the cross. On account His perfect humble sacrifice for us He forgives our sin and grants eternal salvation to all who believe. If you have faith in Jesus, you have what you need to do ministry. However, Jesus warns his disciples to keep pride in check and follow him in humility. Rather than taking credit for our efforts and accomplishments in his name, servants of the Lord should say, "We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty." Lord, increase our faith.
Pastor James Kroonblawd
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SUPPORT LIFE
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. Ps. 139:13
Pastor Kroonblawd is speaking at tonight's event!
September 28, 2016 | 671 Vandalia St., St. Paul
| 6:00pm
Amnion Crisis Pregnancy annual banquet
October 28, 2016 | Brackett's Crossing, Lakeville MN
Lutherans for Life National Conference
October 21-22, 2016 | St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Bloomington, MN
Join Pastor and Lynn Kroonblawd
January 27-29, 2017 | Washington DC
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Saturday, October 1 | 10am - 1pm | All ages | Pavilion at Central Park, Eagan
Meet at the Central Park Pavilion to to run, jog, walk or bike in Central Park. There will be snacks and beverages available for all participants. The marathon is a public event to remind our community of the quality education we provide at TLO.
If you can't join us, donate to one of the walkers. All money donated goes directly to our school. Thank you!
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FALL FESTIVAL OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, October 6 | 4-6pm | All ages | Gym
This Fall Festival Open House event is for YOUR family!
TLO's traditional Fall Festival games, prizes, and fun await! And don't forget to bring a friend! Staff and parents will be on hand to talk and tour with prospective families. If you would like TLO to invite your neighbors and friends,
let us know how we can contact them!
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The Board of Endowment on behalf of the Trinity Lone Oak Congregational Endowment Fund is pleased to announce the availability of funds for Seminary, College and First Year High School student scholarships.
Read more
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GODCONNECTS
Saturdays, Oct. 8, 15, 29 | 9:00am--12:00noon | TLO Conference Room
Plain language and helpful illustrations in this video-based series present God's work of salvation in
a concise manner.
More about the class
Is there someone at work, in your neighborhood, or at your dinner table who is not a member
of a Christian church and is weighing heavily on your heart? Invite (or refer) a friend to our adult
Both adult & high school volunteers are needed to provide childcare during the GodConnects classes we are offering!
More about volunteering
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POINSETTIAS, WREATHS, PIE CARDS
TlLO Youth are selling poinsettias for personal use. Order from any JR or Sr. High Youth by October 16 for delivery to the church December 2.
After Thanksgiving, orders will be taken for sponsoring poinsettias for the Christmas services.
Stay tuned for details of wreath and pie card sales.
Poinsettia order form
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CONTACT INFO FOR KROONBLAWDS
Pastor & Lynn no longer have a home phone number.
To contact Pastor or Lynn, please use the following cell phone numbers:
Pastor Jim Kroonblawd --
651-235-7600
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EVANGELISM POINTS
Can you see yourself in this Evangelism Point?
6. Learn your story.
As Lutherans, we are often gun-shy of the word testimony. We worry that works-righteousness will wriggle its way into the narrative. One of the greatest tools God gives us in witnessing, however, is our own personal story of faith. Learn how to tell people what God has done and continues to do in your life. Declare the sins from which He has freed you, and share the depth of love God showed you in your Baptism when He claimed you. As you tell the story, remember He must increase and you must decrease (John 3:30).
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